Sino-German Technology Integration + Zero Carbon Across All Domains: Auman's 2025 Commercial Vehicle Strategy Implementation and Global Breakthrough

I. New Brand Positioning: A "Zero-Carbon Smart Logistics Leader" Empowered by Sino-German Collaboration As a high-end heavy-duty truck brand jointly established by Foton Motor and Daimler Group, Auman completed its strategic deepening in 2025. Leveraging Daimler's century-long accumulation of heavy-duty truck technology and Foton's localized operational experience, Auman formed the "Auman Sino-German Zero-Carbon Smart Logistics Alliance" with 25 companies including Daimler's Global R&D Center, CATL, and Baidu, building an integrated ecosystem of "vehicle-energy-road-network-data." As of the third quarter of 2025, Auman's cumulative sales of heavy-duty trucks exceeded 1.8 million units, with new energy vehicles accounting for 35% (an increase of 16 percentage points compared to 2024). Its market share in the domestic high-end trunk logistics new energy heavy-duty truck market exceeded 42%. It added two new overseas strategic markets in Western Europe and South America, becoming the first Chinese heavy-duty truck brand to achieve a three-tiered high-end overseas expansion through Daimler's global channels, encompassing "fuel + new energy + intelligent driving." Sino-German technological collaboration is reshaping the global high-end heavy-duty truck competitive landscape. II. New Product Matrix: "Sino-German Joint Customized Solutions" for Segmented Scenarios In 2025, Auman focused on four high-value scenarios: "high-end long-haul trucks, unmanned ports, intelligent urban waste disposal, and cross-border cold chain logistics," launching five Sino-German joint iterative models. All have passed Daimler's globally unified extreme testing in "extreme cold (-45℃), extreme heat (75℃), and high altitude (6000 meters)," with parameters deeply matched to scenario requirements: 1. Fuel-Powered Heavy Trucks: "High-Efficiency Benchmark" of Sino-German Power Upgrades The Auman EST-A Sino-German version long-haul tractor truck: Targeting the "high efficiency + comfort" needs of high-end long-haul logistics, it is equipped with an upgraded Daimler OM471 engine (maximum 700 horsepower, torque 3400 N·m), achieving a thermal efficiency exceeding 56.5% (breaking the global record for thermal efficiency of high-end heavy-duty truck diesel engines). Combined with a ZF TraXon 2.0 AMT transmission (transmission efficiency 99.9%), fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is lower than the previous model. 2.3L; the cab adopts Daimler's latest "flat floor wide body" design (2.5 meters wide), equipped with a 17.3-inch floating central control screen and aviation-grade massage seats (16-way adjustable). In August 2025, it won DHL Global Logistics' "1,500-unit order", with an average monthly operating mileage of over 35,000 kilometers per vehicle, becoming a benchmark model for global trunk logistics. Auman GTL Heavy-Duty Dump Truck: Focusing on the "heavy load + reliability" requirements of deep mining areas, it adopts a Daimler-technology three-layer reinforced frame (with a load capacity of up to 72 tons), and is equipped with a Foton Cummins X15H engine (low-speed high torque characteristics, with a maximum torque output of 2900 N·m at 1100-1500 rpm). The cargo box adopts a "Hardox 500 wear-resistant steel plate + U-shaped structure" design (increasing the wear resistance coefficient by 70% and extending the service life by 80% compared to ordinary cargo boxes). In September 2025, it won an order from Rio Tinto for "800 units in the mining area", suitable for deep transportation of Australian iron ore. 2. New Energy Heavy Trucks: A Benchmark for the Implementation of Zero-Carbon Technology in China and Germany Auman EST Battery-Swapping Pure Electric Port Tractor: Targeting the port's needs for "unmanned operation + high-frequency turnover," it adopts the Sino-German jointly developed "Quick-Swapping Chassis 4.0" (Daimler chassis tuning + Foton electric drive technology), with a battery swapping time of only 5 minutes (40% shorter than the third generation). It is equipped with a CATL 620kWh lithium iron phosphate battery (cycle life exceeding 3800 times), providing a range of up to 380km. Simultaneously integrated with the port's unmanned dispatching system, it supports L4-level unmanned platooning (vehicle distance controlled within 25 meters). In October 2025, 700 units were delivered to Tianjin Port, setting a global record for a single delivery of unmanned battery-swapping heavy trucks for ports, improving loading and unloading efficiency by 30%. Auman Hydrogen Aviation H7 Hydrogen-Powered Cross-Border Cold Chain Vehicle: Designed for the cross-border transportation needs of "China-Europe Railway Express + Cold Chain", it is equipped with a 160kW hydrogen fuel cell system jointly developed by China and Germany (Daimler fuel cell technology + Foton integration and optimization), with hydrogen consumption as low as 7.0kg/100km. It is equipped with 6 sets of 70MPa high-pressure hydrogen storage tanks (650km range) and a hydrogen refueling time of 10 minutes. The cargo box is equipped with Daimler's "constant temperature precision control system" (temperature difference accuracy ±0.3℃), supporting 5G + satellite dual-link cargo temperature monitoring. In July 2025, it became the designated vehicle model for the zero-carbon cold chain of "China-Europe Railway Express (Xi'an - Hamburg)", with an initial deployment of 300 units for cross-border transportation of fresh produce. Auman Zhilan E3 Hybrid Light Truck: Designed for intelligent "last mile" delivery in cities, it adopts "Daimler hybrid control strategy + Foton electric drive technology," with a pure electric range of 100km and a combined range of over 900km. Its combined fuel consumption is 42% lower than that of gasoline vehicles. Equipped with L2.5 level intelligent driving (including automatic parking, pedestrian warning, and traffic light recognition), it supports real-time dispatching with platforms such as JD.com and Meituan. In the first half of 2025, its sales in the domestic high-end urban delivery light truck market increased by 60% year-on-year, firmly ranking first in its segment. III. New Technological Iteration: "Zero-Carbon Smart Breakthrough" Jointly Developed by China and Germany

1. Zero-Carbon Upgrade of the Powertrain: From "Sino-German Collaboration" to "Global Leadership"

Daimler OM471 Upgraded Engine: The 15L diesel engine exclusively used by Auman has passed Daimler's global quality certification, achieving a thermal efficiency of 56.5%, and reducing carbon emissions over its entire life cycle by 19% compared to the older model; The Sino-German joint hydrogen fuel cell system has passed the dual certification of EU ECER 134 + US EPA, achieving a 100% success rate in starting at -35℃, with a lifespan exceeding 28,000 hours, and is suitable for mainstream new energy scenarios worldwide. Integrated Electric Drive Axle 3.0: A Sino-German joint development of an integrated electric drive axle combining a motor, reducer, and axle (Daimler axle technology + Foton motor integration), achieving a transmission efficiency of 97.8% and reducing weight by 450kg compared to traditional chassis. It supports both pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and was mass-produced and applied to the EST battery swapping version and the H7 hydrogen-powered vehicle in 2025.

2. Advanced Intelligent Driving: From "Assistance" to "Unmanned Closed-Loop"
Auman's "Daimler Intelligent Mobility 4.0" system: Building upon L2+ level, it adds "unmanned loading and unloading at ports" and "automatic obstacle avoidance in mining areas," supporting unmanned platooning of 50 vehicles (Daimler platooning control algorithm), reducing platooning fuel consumption by 22%. In August 2025, L3 level autonomous driving pilot testing was launched on the "Tianjin Port - Xiong'an New Area" trunk line, accumulating over 12 million kilometers of safe driving with a human intervention rate of less than 0.1 times per 10,000 kilometers. 3. Global Deployment of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X): In collaboration with Baidu and Daimler, a "Global Heavy-Duty Truck V2X Collaborative System" has been developed, enabling real-time interaction with port dispatch centers in Europe and China. At the Port of Hamburg, Germany, a closed-loop process of "unmanned trucks + automated gantry cranes + customs clearance" has been achieved, increasing loading and unloading efficiency by 28% and reducing labor costs by 65%.

4. Zero-Carbon Ecological Technology: From "Product Carbon Reduction" to "Global Ecological Carbon Reduction"

Global Management of Battery Lifecycle: In collaboration with Daimler and GEM, a "Global Heavy-Duty Truck Battery Recycling Network" has been established, achieving 100% recycling rate for retired batteries. These batteries are used in secondary energy storage power stations at ports in Europe and China (with a cycle life exceeding 1800 cycles). By 2025, six port energy storage stations (total installed capacity 1.2 GWh) have been built in Hamburg, Germany and Tianjin, China. Global Green Manufacturing Certification: Auman's Beijing plant has passed Daimler's global green factory standards, achieving "100% green electricity supply + zero wastewater discharge + zero solid waste landfill." Through photovoltaic power plants and wind power cooperation, it reduces carbon emissions by 32,000 tons annually and was recognized as a "UN Global Sustainable Manufacturing Demonstration Plant" in 2025.
IV. New Global Layout: "High-end Ecological Overseas Expansion" Relying on Daimler Channels
1. Breakthrough in High-end Markets: Focusing on the "Western Europe + North America" ​​Dual Core Market
Western European Market: In June 2025, the Auman Hydrogen Aviation H7 passed the EU WVTA whole vehicle type certification. The first batch of 300 units was delivered to the German DB Schenker Logistics Group for the "Hamburg-Munich" trunk line logistics, making it the first Chinese heavy truck brand to enter the Western European high-end trunk line market through Daimler channels. Simultaneously, the "Auman-Daimler Joint R&D Center" was established in Stuttgart, Germany, focusing on the development of models meeting the European Euro 7 emission standards. North American Market: In July 2025, Auman partnered with Daimler North America to launch the EST-A North American version (compliant with North American EPA 2027 emission standards), equipped with a Daimler OM471 engine and ZF transmission. In the second half of 2025, it secured a 500-unit order from JB Hunt Logistics in the US for use in trunk line transportation in the central United States.
2. Deepening Cultivation of Emerging Markets: Upgrading High-End Services in Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Southeast Asian Market: Leveraging Daimler's Southeast Asian channels, 40 new high-end service stations were added in Thailand and Vietnam. An integrated solution of "pure electric heavy-duty trucks + photovoltaic charging + Daimler standard services" was launched. In 2025, 250 pure electric cargo trucks were delivered to Thailand's SCG Group for high-end chemical product distribution. Middle East Market: Targeting high-temperature desert conditions, the EST-A Middle East version (Daimler high-temperature heat dissipation technology + sand-proof filter) was launched, withstanding temperatures up to 60℃. In 2025, a purchase agreement for 300 units was signed with Etihad Air Logistics in the UAE for airport cargo transportation. V. New Service Ecosystem: "Full-Cycle Value Empowerment" through the Integration of Chinese and German Standards

1. Global Upgrade of Digital Services

Auman Smart Service APP 5.0 (Chinese-German Version): Added "Daimler Global Fault Database" and "Multilingual AI Diagnosis" functions, supporting real-time interaction in 12 languages, providing fault warnings 120 hours in advance, with a global user rate exceeding 96% in 2025, and a 45% reduction in fault repair time.

Global Training in New Energy Technologies: In collaboration with Daimler, 18 "Auman-Daimler New Energy Technology Academies" were established globally, training over 8,000 technicians worldwide by 2025, addressing the pain point of new energy heavy truck maintenance personnel. 2. Global Zero-Carbon Service Support
Global Construction of Hydrogen Refueling/Battery Swapping Network: In partnership with Daimler and BP, 50 hydrogen refueling stations (25 in Europe, 20 in Asia, and 5 in North America) and 20 battery swapping stations will be built globally, forming a "200-kilometer global energy supply circle" to ensure the operation of new energy heavy-duty trucks.
Global Financial Innovation Solution: The "Daimler-Auman Zero-Carbon Financial Package" has been launched, providing global customers with "low-interest loans + carbon credit deduction + cross-border financial leasing" services. Carbon credits can be used to offset up to 18% of the vehicle purchase price. This service has already been implemented in Germany, the United States, and Thailand by 2025. VI. Future Blueprint: 2030 Goal of Becoming a "Global Leader in High-End Zero-Carbon Heavy Trucks" Auman plans to invest 40 billion yuan in research and development of new energy and intelligent driving technologies in conjunction with Daimler from 2026 to 2030. The goal is to achieve a sales share of over 65% for new energy heavy trucks by 2030, with overseas sales exceeding 200,000 units (of which over 50% will be in the high-end markets of Western Europe and North America); promote the large-scale application of L4 autonomous driving in 30 ports and 20 mining areas worldwide; build a global integrated zero-carbon ecosystem of "photovoltaics, energy storage, charging, and hydrogen swapping"; and strive to become a "benchmark for Sino-German technology integration and zero-carbon transformation" in the global high-end commercial vehicle sector.